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I have a Hunter vision 32 which has developed a leak from the stuffing gland on the prop shaft. At
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FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages
dlochner at 5:07am 04.05.23
But will the Balmar APM suppress the huge voltage spike that can fry sensitive electronics when the
Re-rigging running rigging - source suggestions please
dLj at 4:55am 04.05.23
My friend, there are literally dozens of sources. Trophy braid is great for sheets, but for halya
Seeking Catalina 22 Main Sail
Joe at 4:41am 04.05.23
wrong forum, dude.
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages
SycloneDriver at 4:40am 04.05.23
But will the Balmar APM suppress the huge voltage spike that can fry sensitive electronics when the
Engraved hull number on P450
kappykaplan at 3:20am 04.05.23
Yes, outside but where exactly as we have to take a picture for my boat registration. Look on the
Engraved hull number on P450
henri at 2:58am 04.05.23
Yes, outside but where exactly as we have to take a picture for my boat registration.
Seeking a Spinnaker Pole Car for a 1987 Beneteau Oceanis 381
Joe at 2:22am 04.05.23
Yes, she is looking for vertical storage on the mast. The big issue is her mast has a built in trac
Re-rigging running rigging - source suggestions please
Joe at 2:12am 04.05.23
Sadly Vela has no line in the size I need in stock... dj My friend, there are literally dozens of
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages
Maine Sail at 11:13pm 04.04.23
Very effective on the first load dump. It is a one and done solution. :confused: Another spare pa
Furling Line Options
Dalliance at 9:17pm 04.04.23
Zinc on strut?
Ralph Johnstone at 8:53pm 04.04.23
It does become eaten away and I replace it every 1 1/2 year. It's eaten away by galvanic corrosio
Recommended maintenance/checks during haulout?   (2)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:45pm 04.04.23
To avoid bent prop shafts and other inconveniences, locate your four sling points and mark them on t
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages
dlochner at 7:50pm 04.04.23
A good solution might be to connect the alternator output to the LFP house bank and charge the star
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages
SycloneDriver at 7:27pm 04.04.23
A good solution might be to connect the alternator output to the LFP house bank and charge the start
Furling Line Options
TimFromLI at 7:27pm 04.04.23
Too thick and it's going to jump the drum. I had that problem. I thinking I'm using 5/16 now maybe 3
FET Battery Isolator and Different Charging Voltages
SycloneDriver at 7:20pm 04.04.23
That'll be fine for the next generation. :( I'm still waiting like everyone else too.
Shaft Alignment
SycloneDriver at 7:18pm 04.04.23
I remember reading an article years ago that stated a lifting force equal half of the weight of the

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